How to pronounce rigorously
Say it like RIG-uh-ruh-slee. Rigorously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG).
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- RIG
- uh
- ruh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigorously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rigorously
American and British speakers say rigorously in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪɡərəsli/ in the US and /ˈrɪɡərəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIG-uh-ruh-slee.
What does rigorously mean?
- In a rigorous manner.
Where does rigorously come from?
From rigorous + -ly.
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Questions about saying rigorously
How do you pronounce rigorously?
Say RIG-uh-ruh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪɡərəsli/. In British English it is /ˈrɪɡərəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigorously?
Rigorously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG). Broken into parts: RIG · uh · ruh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say rigorously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪɡərəsli/ and the British form is /ˈrɪɡərəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.